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Leone Mary Hall (nee Collins)

Leone Mary Hall (nee Collins)

Leone Mary Hall (nee Collins) has left our world and we are devastated. She was the amazing daughter of Charles Collins and Agnes Tobin, a remarkable friend to so many like Mary Kelly, Glenys Walters, Marg Collins, Irene Lannon and her beloved sister Alice O'Keefe, and the irreplaceable mother to two heartbroken children, Jeannette and Earle. As well, she loved her devoted son-in-law Rob Mulrooney and daughter-in-law, Josee Lamothe, who she treated as her own children in love and admiration. Aunt Alice and Uncle Charlie have lost their sister, custodian and friend. Leone (alias Mudder and Ole Woman) survived our dad Thomas by 17 years less 3 days. Her focus was on the love and influence of her three grandchildren, Bradley, Charles Edward and Robyn who were very lucky to have such a dedicated grandmother who constantly prayed over their well-being. Mom was simple. Do the right thing, respect everyone and be good. Share and share alike, if you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all; some of the basic principles she lived by. If she had $20, $10 had to be given to someone in need. She spent the last days of her life ordering us to ensure we thanked Dr. Power, the staff of the hospital, the pharmacy and a whole slew of people she needed to know that they were loved and appreciated. She taught us all a great lesson in respectfully speaking your mind and not judging others for their prerogative (as she called it) was as good as her own. Her biggest fear was to bother someone and went to great lengths to give unconditionally with no need or expectation to receive. Her motto was do a good turn every day and that she did abundantly. We were not ready to lose you Mom. You were our rock and your epic fight to live was beautiful right to the end. Jeannette and myself are forever indebted to Dr. Power for his big heart, sincere guidance and genuine caring. Bev, Angie and the others on the nursing staff at the Placentia hospital cradled us like their children in our hour of need and for that; we can never repay that level of love. To Mayor Power, she so loved you as you made her feel safe as her official storm watchers (Senior and Junior) as she would never abandon ship without you giving the word. Dad's little girl was Mommy's guardian angel and big bro is little sis's biggest fan and eternally grateful for her undying dedication to make Mom's last years, decline, sickness and untimely death as graceful as possible. If you have not been named here it is my fault. The prodigal son was too far from the nest but all the times Al Collins went over to shovel, all the times Charlie Collins did a good turn and all the other stories that are emerging. They remind me that nothing is ever missing as so many people became her adoptive son to ensure she was never without. Yes Charlie, you can close the hole in the fence now. I cannot close off this dedication to my Mom without specifically singling out Rob Mulrooney, Jeannette's shining star and husband. Mom loved Rob as a son and Rob never questioned or hesitated once to be there for Mom any and all the time. We are all so privileged and proud that you are such an important part of our family. Mom's funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Maher's Funeral Home in Placentia. A celebration of Mom's life will take place on Friday, April 7, 2017, including a visitation at the funeral home from 6pm to 9pm. At 11am on Saturday, April 8, 2017, a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia, followed by the inurnment at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia. To honour and remember our Mom's wishes, we would greatly appreciate donations to the Kids Eat Smart Foundation, with all donations going to the local schools in the Placentia area. To leave a message of condolence, or to share a lasting memory of Mom, please visit www.mahersfuneralhome.ca and sign the guestbook. Mom, we love you. We are so proud of you. You fought this battle and won it because you dictated your death on your own terms so the victory is yours. Your place in our memories will only grow like an acorn tree and the leaves bloom for all to remember and love even more.

 

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